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About

Werneth sits within the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham, immediately southwest of the town centre. The area is mainly residential, with a mix of older terraced streets and later housing. Werneth Park is at the heart of the neighbourhood and contains Werneth Hall, a manor house that dates back several centuries and stands beside a small pond and remnant walled garden. Local green space and tree-lined paths provide a setting for walking and school outings, and the park hosts occasional community events on its lawns.

Everyday life in Werneth centres on nearby shops, schools and community facilities that serve the local catchment. Bus services run through the area, linking Werneth with Oldham town centre and Manchester, and short journeys by foot lead to health and family services. Sports pitches and community halls are used by clubs and groups from across the neighbourhood, and residents tend to meet around the park and local parade of shops for routine errands and informal gatherings.

Area overview

On average Werneth has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 33.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Werneth is £37,020 per year. There are 2 schools in Werneth: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Werneth is home to around 7,693 people, with a population density of about 9,461.3 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
33.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Werneth Population
7,693
Population density
9,461.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.85(-49%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.79(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.63(-26%)
Public order
5.98(-41%)
Burglary
4.29(-23%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
3,652
47.47%
Bangladeshi
1,359
17.67%
British
1,133
14.73%
African
450
5.85%
Other
223
2.9%
Total population: 7,693

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,719
32.37%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,104
20.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
730
13.75%
Level 3 (A level)
699
13.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
682
12.84%
Total 16+ residents: 5,311

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
595
27.08%
Other social rented
442
20.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
420
19.12%
Owns with a mortgage
406
18.48%
Social rents from council
197
8.97%
Total households: 2,197

Property prices in Werneth

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £156,500 in Werneth area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £350,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Werneth in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Werneth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced22£148,500
Semi-Detached2£222,500
Detached2£300,000

10 years median price trend in Werneth

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Werneth.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.